The Purge coming to Texas?

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in Texas, causing fear for some on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

By Carol Christian

on August 20, 2014 1:58 PM

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Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in Texas, causing fear for some on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. less

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in ... more

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Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in Texas, causing fear for some on Facebook and Twitter. less

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in ... more

Photo: Universal Pictures

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a... Photo-6751183.92003 - Houston Chronicle

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Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the government announces a 12-hour period in which no laws are enforced. less

Posts on social media indicate Texans aren't worried about a "Texas Purge" purportedly scheduled for Aug. 29, 2014. The name refers to a 2013 movie, "The Purge," and this summer's sequel. In the movies the ... more

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in Texas, causing fear for some on Facebook and Twitter. (Photos: (Clockwise from top left) Trouble comes knocking in 2013's "The Purge" from Universal Pictures; a teaser poster from "The Purge;" Keith Stanfield as Young Goul Face in "The Purge: Anarchy" from Universal Pictures. less

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a government-allowed night of lawlessness leads to anarchy. A social media trend based upon the franchise teases to a real-life version of the Purge taking place in ... more

Photo: Universal Pictures

In the popular "Purge" horror film franchise, a... Photo-6751181.92003 - Houston Chronicle

Leo (Frank Grillo, from left) comes to the aid of Cali (Zoë Soul), Eva (Carmen Ejogo), Liz (Kiele Sanchez) and Shane (Zach Gilford) when the group is caught outdoors during the country's yearly 12 hours of anarchy in "The Purge: Anarchy." less

Leo (Frank Grillo, from left) comes to the aid of Cali (Zoë Soul), Eva (Carmen Ejogo), Liz (Kiele Sanchez) and Shane (Zach Gilford) when the group is caught outdoors during the country's yearly 12 hours of ... more